Two Peaks Fitness

A nonprofit organization

Huerfano County is one of the poorest and least healthy counties in the state of Colorado. It is rural and sparsely populated. Having a fitness center gives us a place to exercise, regardless of the weather. It is also a real boon to the area as an attraction for new homeowners and businesses.

Testimonials

  • From one member: If it wasn't for Two Peaks Fitness, I wouldn't have been able to hike the Grand Canyon!
  • From the La Veta school district superintendent: The fitness facility has been an integral part of our "Whole child, Whole School, Whole Community" concept by providing school district staff, students, and families the opportunity to utilize both the fitness expertise of the staff and the quality equipment.
  • From the County Commissioners: Two Peaks has been around since 2011 and continues to provide a much needed facility in our area. You may not know that Huerfano County was the least healthy place to live in Colorado for the past 5 years according to the Robert Woods Johnson Report. We realize the importance of fitness in a healthy lifestyle. Two Peaks has undertaken, as a not for profit enterprise, to offer a facility for weights and general fitness.
  • From the Town of La Veta: Two Peaks Fitness has been a great asset to the Town of La Veta citizens and senior citizens and their efforts to make sure people in the community continue to be served to better their health. The Town of La Veta has been working together with Two Peaks Fitness for better health choices for our senior citizens and support every effort they make.

Mission

Our Mission is to provide access to an active lifestyle that meets the wellness needs of our community. We strive to provide a clean and safe environment where individuals can set and reach achievable goals in areas of health, wellness, and vitality.

Background Statement

Two Peaks Fitness was founded in September 2011 as the only fitness center (for-profit) in Huerfano County had closed and was liquidating its assets. Wanting to provide a service to the citizens of the county, we incorporated as non-profit and bought the assets of the failed gym at liquidation prices. We then found an "angel" investor who was willing to rent a building to us. Two Peaks Fitness opened its doors in May 2012. The location, located in downtown La Veta, was 1500 square feet and we used every inch of available space. In January 2017 we moved one block to a larger facility, 2200 square feet.

We have since broadened our mission by offering youth programming to Huerfano County, including Fun Fridays field trips; after school programming, a collaboration with the La Veta Public Library and La Veta Schools/RE-2; and a summer golf camp.

This year we expanded to an additional fitness center in Walsenburg! This is a collaboration with Huerfano County and the Huerfano Parks & Recreation District.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Two Peaks Fitness

Year Established

2011

Tax id (EIN)

45-3478672

Category

Recreation & Sports, Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Youth Development

Organization Size

Small Organization

Colorado State Tax Credits

Colorado Enterprise Zone Credit

Address

216 S Main
La Veta, CO 81055

Mailing

Po Box 905 La Veta
La Veta, CO 81055

Headquarters

216 S Main St
La Veta, CO 81055

Service areas

Huerfano County, CO, US

Phone

719-742-3555

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